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Jack
BA Northwestern University
1+ Years Tutoring

Jack's economics degree from Northwestern means he understands how financial data drives business decisions — accounting is the system that produces that data. He teaches the mechanics of the accounting cycle by anchoring each journal entry and ledger posting to the economic reality it represents, so the process feels purposeful rather than procedural. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Sam
MS University of Rhode Island • BA University of Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

Holding a Master of Science in Accounting, Sam digs into the logic behind debits and credits, journal entries, and financial statement preparation rather than treating them as rules to memorize. He walks through the full accounting cycle — from trial balance adjustments to closing entries — so students understand how each step feeds the next. That conceptual grounding makes advanced topics like depreciation methods and inventory valuation click faster.

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Irene
BA University of Patras • Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics and Computer Science University of Illinois at Chicago
6+ Years Tutoring

Irene treats accounting as applied math — because that's exactly what it is. Her PhD in mathematics gives her a precise way of explaining debits and credits, journal entries, and the logic behind the accounting equation that clicks for students who need more than "just follow the rules."

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Nicole
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
10+ Years Tutoring

Debits and credits make intuitive sense once you understand what they're actually tracking — and that's where Nicole starts. Trained at Michigan's Ross School of Business, she covers everything from journal entries and T-accounts to adjusting entries and financial statement preparation, connecting each step to the bigger picture of how a business records its activity.

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Michael
BA Loyola University-Chicago
14+ Years Tutoring

Debits and credits start making sense once you stop memorizing rules and start seeing the logic of double-entry bookkeeping as a self-balancing system. Michael earned his Business Administration degree with a finance concentration, giving him a practitioner's understanding of how journal entries, adjusting entries, and financial statements connect to real business decisions. He walks through the accounting cycle step by step, linking each phase to the bigger financial picture.

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Michael
BA University of Mississippi
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a member of the Teach For America Corps and will be teaching Spanish in the Baltimore City Public Schools this fall. I am passionate about and love teaching/tutoring anything related to Spanish, Reading, Writing, English and Marketing! Lets conquer this together and get some work done, learn and have and enjoyable fun experience!

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Cynthia
BA University of Chicago
7+ Years Tutoring

I'm passionate about education and love working with students.

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Dana
BA Washington University • Mathematics Washington University in St. Louis
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my degree in Mathematics. Following graduation, I worked in health care for many years. After my corporate job, I was fortunate to stay home with my children.

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Rachel
BA Loyola University-Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a undergraduate student at Loyola University Chicago. I am an Accounting major with an Information Systems minor.

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Mimi
MS Harvard University • BA Dartmouth College
6+ Years Tutoring

I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.

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Aaron
BA The University of Texas at Dallas • Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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Nina
MS Columbia University • BA Northwestern University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many students struggle with understanding the fundamental concept of debits and credits, especially when they first encounter double-entry bookkeeping. Other frequent challenges include grasping accrual accounting versus cash accounting, mastering journal entries, and applying accounting principles to real-world scenarios. Personalized tutoring helps break down these concepts step-by-step, allowing students to build confidence before moving to more complex topics like financial statement analysis and tax preparation.

In a typical Chicago classroom with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio, it's difficult for teachers to address individual learning gaps or adjust pacing to match each student's needs. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify exactly where a student is struggling—whether it's understanding ledger accounts, preparing trial balances, or reconciling financial statements—and focus entirely on those areas. This targeted approach typically leads to faster skill development and stronger conceptual understanding than general classroom instruction alone.

Depending on grade level, students work through different accounting concepts: high school students often focus on basic bookkeeping, the accounting equation, and introductory financial statements, while college students tackle more advanced topics like consolidation accounting, forensic accounting, and international accounting standards. Tutors can align instruction with your specific curriculum—whether you're taking a high school business class, AP Seminar with accounting components, or college-level courses like Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting.

During the initial session, a tutor will assess your current understanding of accounting fundamentals, identify specific areas of difficulty, and learn about your learning style and goals. This might involve reviewing recent assignments, quizzes, or exams to pinpoint exactly where concepts are breaking down. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan to address gaps and build toward your academic goals, whether that's improving test scores, mastering a specific topic, or preparing for an accounting certification exam.

Students typically see improvement in test and quiz scores within 2-4 weeks of consistent tutoring, especially when focusing on specific weak areas like transaction analysis or financial statement preparation. Beyond grades, personalized instruction builds lasting skills: students develop stronger problem-solving abilities, gain confidence in applying accounting principles to new scenarios, and often find they can tackle homework independently rather than feeling stuck. Many students also report better retention of concepts and improved performance on cumulative exams that require integrating multiple accounting topics.

Look for tutors with strong accounting backgrounds—ideally those with a degree in accounting, business, or finance, or professional experience as accountants or bookkeepers. It's also valuable to find someone with teaching experience or a track record of helping students improve in accounting specifically. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, we match you with tutors who have both subject expertise and proven ability to explain accounting concepts clearly, so you can focus on learning rather than vetting credentials.

Yes—tutors can help you prepare for unit tests, midterms, final exams, and standardized assessments like the CPA exam or accounting certification tests. They'll review key concepts you'll be tested on, work through practice problems similar to what you'll encounter, and help you develop test-taking strategies specific to accounting (like how to approach multi-step journal entry problems or financial analysis questions). This targeted exam prep typically results in stronger performance and reduced test anxiety.

Varsity Tutors makes it simple to connect with an accounting tutor who fits your needs and schedule. You can share details about your current accounting course, specific topics you need help with, and your availability, and we'll match you with a qualified tutor. From there, you'll work directly with your tutor to schedule sessions and begin personalized instruction tailored to your goals.

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